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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.

Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Opus 2017-270: Ode to Old: At Last

I am at the moment when I will realize I am retired. DEFCON is over. I am on my way back to day to day life. That used to mean that I would begin thinking about the new school year and doing a little planning ahead. No longer is that true. The end of DEFCON now means looking forward to not punching a time-clock.

It leads to another type of planning. I can plan my day so that I would not need to spend so much time in line behind the peasants. Restaurants can see me when there is no waiting, highways when traffic is light and department stores when the parking lot is empty. It brings new challenges and habits.

I will also learn the joys of sitting at the social security office behind the masses that never paid into the system and the mystery of Medicare waits like the turkey vulture on the chimney across the street.

But in 90 years who will be left to pay into social security? Maybe they will just keep moving the retirement age up or next time the Democrats are in charge they may include benefits for illegals who have not even arrived yet.